tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post34791087027157298..comments2023-11-13T06:25:27.206-05:00Comments on Our Little Acre: Succulents Make the Perfect HouseplantsKylee Baumlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-36645739142419793772010-02-06T13:14:44.093-05:002010-02-06T13:14:44.093-05:00Jennah ~ I found the ric-rac cactus at Logee's...<b>Jennah ~ </b>I found the ric-rac cactus at <a href="http://www.logees.com/prodinfo.asp?number=S7522-2" rel="nofollow">Logee's</a>. It says partial sun, so give it a try! Mine hasn't bloomed since I got it, and though they say it blooms effortlessly, I've read otherwise on other sites. It's a gorgeous bloom, so I hope it will bloom at least once before I kill it! LOL!Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-89176192385659093852010-02-05T23:38:20.202-05:002010-02-05T23:38:20.202-05:00Nutty Gnome ~ Ha ha! I never used to like them eit...<b>Nutty Gnome ~ </b>Ha ha! I never used to like them either, but then I never ate broccoli until a few years ago either. Never say never, my friend! ;-)<br /><br /><b>Melanie ~ </b>I've heard they can flower and when they do, it's something special. I hope mine will do that someday!<br /><br /><b>Kim ~ </b>I'm wondering if I can just repot it and bury the thing deeper? It looks like it wants to sprout new growth along the stalk.<br /><br /><b>Sharon ~ </b>So nice to hear from you! I'm glad you liked my review. I sure loved your book. Now I need some grandkids! LOL. In time...<br />All the best to you in your garden and with your newest book. It's simply delightful.<br /><br /><b>Readers ~ </b>You can read my reviews of Debra Lee Baldwin's newest book here: <a href="http://www.gardeningbythebook.com/2010/02/succulent-container-gardens.html" rel="nofollow">Succulent Container Gardens</a> and Sharon Lovejoy's new book here: <a href="http://www.gardeningbythebook.com/2010/02/toad-cottages-shooting-stars.html" rel="nofollow">Toad Cottages & Shooting Stars</a>.Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-64047037828298967762010-02-05T23:29:52.140-05:002010-02-05T23:29:52.140-05:00jodi ~ Oh, believe me Jodi, I was NOT a gardener b...<b>jodi ~ </b>Oh, believe me Jodi, I was NOT a gardener before five years ago! I didn't take care of the houseplants - Romie did! I've taken over now, now that I've figured out how not to kill them. LOL.<br /><br /><b>Lisa ~ </b>I don't have a large south facing window, but enough to keep the succulents alive! I do love the ric-rac cactus, but sure wish it would bloom! Their blooms are AWESOME!<br /><br /><b>Joy ~ </b>Just do it! You won't be sorry! What is gardening, if not an adventure? :-)<br /><br /><b>Shady Gardener ~ </b>Yes, you remember correctly! Check my next post to see where I stand now. Will it be more or fewer?<br /><br /><b>Pam ~ </b>Awww, you're so sweet! I'm rather pleased that I've only killed two out of the three agaves hardy to our area that I started out with. The Agave paryii is even growing a bit. Right now, it's braving the snowstorm that's howling outside!<br /><br /><b>Meems ~ </b>Oh, my aloes are one of my favorites, because they're so perfect. They almost don't look real.<br />I can't WAIT to see you again in Buffalo! I'm so glad you and your sister are coming! :-)))<br /><br /><b>TranquilityKnots ~ </b>Thank you! I'll bet your variegated jade will be fine, since you had such great success with it previously. Mine seemed to struggle a bit when I first brought it home, but I think I was watering it too much. It's doing great now!<br /><br /><b>Debra ~ </b>I didn't know that about the Haworthia! I hadn't given it a thought to put it outside, but I'll do that. Thanks for telling me! And best of luck with your book, although you really don't need it as it's already a bestseller! I'm so happy to see that!<br /><br /><b>Jacki ~ </b>I wonder if mine would like a stint under the lights? I'll remember that tip in case mine seem to need a boost. We can have quite a number of gloomy dark days in winter here. And lucky you, having a greenhouse! I'd love to have one.<br /><br /><b>Janet ~ </b>The Haworthia isn't really that big. It probably measures about eight inches in height. I'm sure they get much larger. But maybe mine will get bigger when I put it outside this summer.Kylee Baumlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04288354709094515651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-57887890284068336952010-02-05T21:59:36.019-05:002010-02-05T21:59:36.019-05:00I LOVE that 'ric-rac cactus' - so neat! I ...I LOVE that 'ric-rac cactus' - so neat! I don't really have any indoor succulents because I always think of them as needing a ton of light, which I just don't have to offer for indoor plants. Does that cactus need a lot? I wonder where I'd find one. Succulents have been growing on me (well - not literally).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-68866059190949982162010-02-05T15:42:48.313-05:002010-02-05T15:42:48.313-05:00Hello dear gardener,
I was just perusing your won...Hello dear gardener,<br /><br />I was just perusing your wonderful blog and your review of my book Toad Cottages came in.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind and much appreciated words. Coming from YOU that is a great compliment.<br /><br />All best to you,<br /><br />Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green IslandSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-11880891183135606482010-02-05T11:45:23.579-05:002010-02-05T11:45:23.579-05:00Lovely collection of succulents, Kylee! That eche...Lovely collection of succulents, Kylee! That echeveria... when mine get sparse-looking, I cut it off an inch or so above the soil and try to root the leaves that are left. If you're patient, it will grow another rosette from the stub. (I discovered this by accident when Coco broke off a stem to one that lived on my front steps last year. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14395380166485303934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-41852538415947756862010-02-04T23:16:06.227-05:002010-02-04T23:16:06.227-05:00I had a jade plant for about 13 years. it was comp...I had a jade plant for about 13 years. it was completely pot bound and sitting in front of a southern window. One day I was surprised to see it had flowers, just on the side of the plant that was next to the window.Melanie J Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265452434129642917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-90324812677322791612010-02-04T13:39:03.586-05:002010-02-04T13:39:03.586-05:00Hi Kylee. I have a confessions to make ........ I ...Hi Kylee. I have a confessions to make ........ I don't much like succulents! (there, I've said it , it's out in the open!!!)HOWEVER - I did enjoy reading about yours :)Nutty Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146296943319504785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-57794621491813410032010-02-02T20:25:41.706-05:002010-02-02T20:25:41.706-05:00Kylee, I don't think I have ever seen a varieg...Kylee, I don't think I have ever seen a variegated jade plant, what a treat! I have three small jades and love them. Also have lots of aloe (gave one to the kids for their college apartment-- they killed it!!) Another outstanding plant you have is that Haworthia, wow!! You certainly have a winner with that one. I don't think I have seen one that big.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-53741779940357964222010-02-02T19:23:43.552-05:002010-02-02T19:23:43.552-05:00I grow my succulents under fluorescent lights all ...I grow my succulents under fluorescent lights all winter - they do very well, as long as I move them around occasionally. The tubes are brighter in the center, so the outer plants get a little drawn. Can't wait for spring, when they can go outside in the greenhouse again!Jackihttp://www.drought-smart-plants.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-71664482127533289202010-02-02T19:18:38.182-05:002010-02-02T19:18:38.182-05:00Hi, Kylee -- So glad you like Succulent Container ...Hi, Kylee -- So glad you like Succulent Container Gardens! What fun to see your collection. They all look happy and well-fed. Btw, Mr. Haworthia will blush bright red if he spends the summer outdoors.Debra Lee Baldwinhttp://www.debraleebaldwin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-60964288262597654972010-02-02T14:10:38.816-05:002010-02-02T14:10:38.816-05:00What a lovely garden you have! Love your variegate...What a lovely garden you have! Love your variegated jade! I bought one two years ago, divided into several pots and shared them with my friends. Then mine started struggling. I think it's because I sunburnt it last year by taking it out to full sun without hardening off. Hope I can bring it back to health again. Take good care of yours.TranquilityKnotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15341091353412784317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-91535703561057698472010-02-02T13:44:27.014-05:002010-02-02T13:44:27.014-05:00Kylee,
Succulents DO seem to be all the trend thes...Kylee,<br />Succulents DO seem to be all the trend these days. I've never been a big fan although I couldn't live without my aloes... but mostly for their healing powers. I've always kept mine hidden from view. Hmmm... might need to re-think that. I've been wondering about working an agave into my new planting bed... still thinking on that one, too. <br /><br />Your indoor collection is quite nice. You are the queen of overwintering! I may become of succulents sooner than later... I remember having a jade plant in my apartment when I was single.<br /><br />*hugs* to you, dear girl... see you in Buffalo!<br />MeemsMeemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-15801126041174069412010-02-02T11:10:17.605-05:002010-02-02T11:10:17.605-05:00Kylee, you know I'd love to share my agave col...Kylee, you know I'd love to share my agave collection with you and wish you DID live closer. How well I understand zone envy. I have it too--for those southern CA gardens that can grow tender agaves that freeze here. The grass--or agave--is always greener...Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-53307396145671867202010-02-02T09:38:45.636-05:002010-02-02T09:38:45.636-05:00The ric-rack cactus IS unusual. You and Mr. McGre...The ric-rack cactus IS unusual. You and Mr. McGregor's Daughter are somewhat on the same wavelength, each posting on indoor plants today. If I remember correctly, you've had over 100 indoor plants! :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-72525216544138754392010-02-02T07:32:41.573-05:002010-02-02T07:32:41.573-05:00Kylee girl ! This is a great post to get me going ...Kylee girl ! This is a great post to get me going with more of these (harder to kill ) plants ! LOL<br />I have wondered about a Jade plant and I am now going to have a look in the stores for some of these .. I love what ones I have had outside .. understated but still gorgeous to me .. I can't imagine not having them in the garden and now I am diving in to have a little garden of succulents on top of my kitchen hutch .. now that the noisey BEAST is gone ? LOL<br />JoyCanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-70185666783065003142010-02-02T06:26:50.266-05:002010-02-02T06:26:50.266-05:00I just love succulents. I would have so many more...I just love succulents. I would have so many more if I had a large south facing window. That rick rack cactus is unusual.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070488376505303445.post-22041712123441134432010-02-02T05:37:10.792-05:002010-02-02T05:37:10.792-05:00Awesome post dear friend! I smiled at the 'bef...Awesome post dear friend! I smiled at the 'before I was a gardener' comment because to my mind if you have plants you're a gardener whether indoors or out. I remember my first succulents were a jade, a haworthia and some semps in an onion soup dish! I even took some to college with me. Can't wait to receive Debras book which I hope does very well. Will look forwrd to your review too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.com